Synonyms of explore

explore

verb

ik-ˈsplȯr 

1

as in to investigate

to search through or into

communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• investigate
• examine
• inspect
• study
• research
• view
• scan
• look (into)
• inquire (into)
• delve (into)
• probe
• dig (into)
• check up on
• check into
• peruse
• sift
• browse
• thumb (through)
• skim (through)
• surf
• reinvestigate
• cruise

2

as in to search

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• search
• discover
• hunt
• prospect
• probe
• reveal
• skirr
• scout
• disclose
• reconnoiter
• unearth
• fathom
• plumb
• sound

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of explore

Buffett book adds Berkshire's next chapter A book that explores Berkshire Hathway through the eyes of the people running its subsidiaries is getting an update that includes the company's transition from Warren Buffett to new CEO Greg Abel. —Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026

Then, explore the historic Kennecott copper mine, which opened in 1903. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

The documentary Revolution’s Daughter, which held its world premiere Friday night at the Miami Film Festival, explores the experience of Fernández Revuelta and other emigres who left Cuba behind physically but not emotionally. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026

Working with Dstl and the Army’s 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search), the objective is to explore new technologies to find ways to speed up and make safe the arduous task of dealing with high explosives. —David Szondy april 11, New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026